Ri.Se leads EU-funded project to finalise new approach to fire testing of building cladding systems, rainscreens, ETICs and wooden façades. A consortium with Ri.Se, Efectis, BAM, EMI and Uni Liège won the EU tender and the project will run for two years to March 2022....
Dynamic Modifiers launches non-halogenated, non-antimony polypropylene concentrate for polyolefin textiles, films and molded parts. The concentrate conserves lightweight advantages of polyolefin fibres and non-polar properties, which tend to limit bacteria or virus...
Daihachi Chemicals has launched a new phosphorus-based FR for applications including automotive, polyesters, leather and PUR foam. The product is also effective for polyolefins, in particular polypropylene. It has low hot water solubility (0.3 @90°C, pH 4.2 – 8.9),...
Five full-scale fire tests in furnished rooms show that levels of PAHs (polyaromatic hydrocarbons) and derivates of brominated and phosphorus flame retardants in fire gases and soot depend on the intensity of fire and to some extent on fire extinguishing method. Water...
A vote on amendments to the International Construction Code reversing positions in committee and hearings is casting doubt on the standards process. Most standards organisations function by a combination of technical consensus between industry and stakeholders and...
